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October 11, 2012 In the Spotlight
Purdue to dedicate France A. Córdova Rec Sports CenterPurdue on Friday (Oct. 12) will dedicate the France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center, a student-requested $98 million renovation and expansion of the nation's first general recreation center at a university. The center is named for the University's president who served from July 2007 to July 2012, and who encouraged students to pursue their interest in the project and helped make the case for it to the state and Purdue trustees. Trustees approved the project in June 2008. A student fee approved by students is meeting the cost. Recreation center membership offers many facilities, optionsPurdue's renovated and expanded and newly named France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center has opened and invites use by faculty, staff, their families and others in the Purdue community in addition to students. Faculty and staff newsRegistration open for staff recognition luncheonInformation for the Executive Vice President for Business and Finance, Treasurer's Staff Recognition Luncheon on Oct. 30 -- including how faculty, staff and others can show appreciation for an honoree by attending -- is at www.conf.purdue.edu/evpt. A listing of honorees is also available on the site. Purdue obituariesA list of obituaries of recent and retired Purdue faculty and staff is available as a PDF file here. General newsOffice of Marketing and Media wins national design awardsPurdue's Office of Marketing and Media on Sunday (Oct. 14) will receive three awards from the University & College Designers Association (UCDA) for outstanding graphic design work. WBAA to kick off Fall Pledge DriveCelebrating 90 years of being on the air, WBAA public radio from Purdue will begin its Fall Pledge Drive at 7 a.m. Friday (Oct. 12). Research news
Purdue part of national group bent on saving the hellbenderPurdue scientists are part of a nationwide effort to save a declining species of an amphibian called the hellbender, with hopes of rallying people to do the same. Prof: Latino electorate largest ever; yet expect influence from those not votingThe large Latino electorate is expected to play a key role in this year's presidential election, but so will the influence of Latinos who don't have U.S. voting rights, says a Purdue political science expert. Researchers in various studies looking for participantsHere is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Purdue sportsBoiler Bridge Walk, pep rally set for FridayThe fifth Boiler Bridge Walk and pep rally of the 2012 Purdue football season are set for Friday (Oct. 12). For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. Boilermaker Depot: One-stop online resource for all game-week activities and spirit initiatives. |
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